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The Dells

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About The Dells

The Dells began in Harvey, Illinois, as a high school vocal group originally called the El-Rays. Their harmony style grew from street-corner singing into a recording career spanning several decades. Contrasting lead voices, including Marvin Junior's baritone and Johnny Carter's tenor, became part of their recognized sound. Repertoire such as Oh, What a Night and Stay in My Corner established an enduring identity, while later releases including Reminiscing continued the group's work in soul vocal harmony.

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The Dells - Concord artist biography
Read historical label profile: El-Rays/Harvey origin, harmony and lead vocal contrasts, named repertoire and Reminiscing. Past lineup is not represented as current; sales, rankings and family details omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-19

Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.

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